NEW DELHI, OCT 21: Chief Secretary Ladakh Ashish Kundra, a 1996-batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre, has been promoted to the Apex Grade of the Indian Administrative Service, carrying Level 17 in the pay matrix.
According to the promotion order accessed by Cross Town News, the decision follows the recommendations of the Screening Committee at its meeting held on December 8, 2025.
The order states that Kundra, currently posted in the cadre, is hereby promoted to the Apex Grade of the IAS with effect from November 1, 2026, or the date of assumption of charge, whichever is later.
The elevation marks a significant milestone in the senior bureaucrat’s administrative career, placing him in the highest pay level of the IAS pay matrix.
As Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Kundra occupies a key administrative position, overseeing governance and coordination among departments responsible for public service delivery and development initiatives.
The promotion order formalises his elevation following the prescribed screening process and the committee’s recommendations. The effective date will be determined in accordance with the conditions specified in the order.
The development marks an important career advancement for the senior IAS officer as he continues to serve in the AGMUT cadre.
